CVE-2024-0420

Name: CVE-2024-0420
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-12T16:15:08.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-0420 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The MapPress Maps for WordPress plugin before 2.88.15 does not sanitize and escape the map title when outputting it back in the admin dashboard, allowing Contributors and above roles to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The MapPress Maps for WordPress plugin before 2.88.15 does not sanitize and escape the map title when outputting it back in the admin dashboard, allowing Contributors and above roles to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mappresspro	Mappress Maps For Wordpress	< 2.88.15

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b6187ef8-70f4-4911-abd7-42bf6b7e54b7/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b6187ef8-70f4-4911-abd7-42bf6b7e54b7/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-0420?

How severe is CVE-2024-0420?

CVE-2024-0420 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0420?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-0420?

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Source: NVD / NIST